How far is Palm Bay, FL from Plant City, FL?

The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to Plant City, FL is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.1 miles (149.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
113.9 mi
02h 21m
Flight
93.08 mi
149.8 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.08 mi
Kilometers
149.8 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.9 mi
Kilometers
183.3 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plant City
Sun, Apr 19, 3:42 AM EDT
Return by in Palm Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 6:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palm Bay
2026-04-19T01:21
Arrive Plant City
Sun, Apr 19, 3:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palm Bay
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kissimmee
FL

A city in Osceola County, Florida.

From Palm Bay
56.9 mi
01h 10m
To Plant City
57 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
92°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Palm Bay and Plant City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay and Plant City.

  1. 1

    Start on Palm Bay Road Northeast

    4 mi · 8 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach

    2517 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 192: West Melbourne, Melbourne

    2565 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue on New Haven Avenue

    37 mi · 45 min · New Haven Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on 13th Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · 13th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    1140 ft · 22 sec · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Bronson Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Bronson Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Ocala, Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll

    848 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Florida's Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 417 Toll: Tampa, Daytona Beach

    1519 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 417 Toll South: Tampa, Disney World

    1.4 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Central Florida GreeneWay

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Central Florida GreeneWay

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern Connector Extension

    8.2 mi · 10 min · Southern Connector Extension

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    37.9 mi · 41 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Park Road

    1130 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Hillsborough Community College, University of Florida Plant City Campus, Plant City Stadium, International Softball Federation World Headquarters

    812 ft · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Park Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Park Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Baker Street

    2991 ft · 1 min · East Baker Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Warnell Street

    60 m · 9 sec · North Warnell Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Warnell Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Palm Bay and Plant City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Connector Extension
46.1 mi · 40%
New Haven Avenue
37 mi · 33%
Florida's Turnpike
5.46 mi · 5%
Central Florida GreeneWay
5.23 mi · 5%
I 95 North
4.03 mi · 4%
Palm Bay Road Northeast
4.01 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Southern Connector Extension

Merge slight left

37.9 mi · 00h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
93.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kissimmee
01h 10m from Palm Bay
Leave By
1:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Palm Bay and Partly Sunny near Plant City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Palm Bay to Plant City?

The road trip is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km) and usually takes 02h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kissimmee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.9 miles from Palm Bay and 57 miles from Plant City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 93.1 miles (149.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.67 one way or $33.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Palm Bay and Partly Sunny near Plant City.

Stop Ideas Near Kissimmee

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Kissimmee and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall
Scenic stop 13.9 mi away

City Hall

Orlando , FL
4740 Caribbean Way, Orlando, FL 32836
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist information center
City of Orlando
Meeting point 14.4 mi away

City of Orlando

Orlando , FL
400 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Rating 4.1/5 163 reviews City Hall
Celebration Town Hall
Nearby stop 10.4 mi away

Celebration Town Hall

Celebration , FL
851 Celebration Ave, Celebration, FL 34747
Rating 4.4/5 91 reviews Homeowners' association,Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kissimmee.

RAIL

Kissimmee

2 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

25 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

33 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Winter Haven

46 mi away
1800 7th St SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palm Bay and Plant City. Straight-line distance: 93.08 mi (149.8 km).

Palm Bay

#1 Palm Bay

The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.

Population116,932
Coordinates28.0344600, -80.5886600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Plant City

#2 Plant City

A city in Hillsborough County, Florida.

Population39,744
Coordinates28.0188800, -82.1146900
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Start: Palm Bay (-80.58866, 28.03446)
End: Plant City (-82.11469, 28.01888)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.02 gal
15.21 L · about $16.67
Round trip
$33.35
8.04 gal · 30.42 L
Estimated CO2
35.7 kg one way
Round trip: 71.5 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $16.67 $33.35
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.48 $36.95
Premium $4.90 $19.68 $39.36
Diesel $4.35 $17.49 $34.97

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Palm Bay and Plant City. The current time is 01:21:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.